MorpheusPA
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Now that I, at 41, am being allowed by my mommy and spouse to handle lye (!), I'm tentatively planning my first CP soaping experience.
I'm looking at 75% OO, 25% CO, 5% superfat, perhaps a dash of fragrance (I like Rain Forest myself), and a touch of chromium green. Single color, nothing fancy, and minimal amount.
I ordered the following mold: http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/Pr ... uctID=7643
Actually, I got it for MP but it looks like it would work for CP as well (if not, correct me please).
My only question there is that it only holds 11 ounces. Well, 2x8x1.25 = 20 cubic inches, at 0.58 ounces per cubic inch water at STP, is 11.6 ounces. Oil is around 0.9 density, so it's really 10.44 ounces.
Is that sufficient to soap with, or should I use my 40 ounce mold? I'd rather not waste 2 pounds plus if (when) I mess up the first time, but I wasn't sure about measuring accurately for a rather minimal 11 ounces (particularly after you subtract space for the water).
I'm looking at 75% OO, 25% CO, 5% superfat, perhaps a dash of fragrance (I like Rain Forest myself), and a touch of chromium green. Single color, nothing fancy, and minimal amount.
I ordered the following mold: http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/Pr ... uctID=7643
Actually, I got it for MP but it looks like it would work for CP as well (if not, correct me please).
My only question there is that it only holds 11 ounces. Well, 2x8x1.25 = 20 cubic inches, at 0.58 ounces per cubic inch water at STP, is 11.6 ounces. Oil is around 0.9 density, so it's really 10.44 ounces.
Is that sufficient to soap with, or should I use my 40 ounce mold? I'd rather not waste 2 pounds plus if (when) I mess up the first time, but I wasn't sure about measuring accurately for a rather minimal 11 ounces (particularly after you subtract space for the water).